Impossible to format windows xp with CD-ROM, floppy disk, flash drive

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  computer laptop windows xp made & paid for. Product key is on the back. Can I download & reinstall using a flash drive?

  C:\Windows\system32\config\system is one of the files that make up the system registry.  Backups of the system registry files are kept in the 'C:\System Volume Information' folder under the system restore program.  Probably all you need to do is copy of registry backups in the Windows\system32\config folder.  A reinstall of windows may not be necessary.

  To do this is to start your machine from a free "Live Linux" thumb drive.  You can create a startup disk Ubuntu here:
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  Follow the instructions of "Try me" and you should be able to copy backups of registry in place.  Windows has "Hidden doubling" the System Volume Information folder, but Linux doesn't seem to have any problems with it.  After starting from the Thumb Drive Linux, follow the instructions in the following article from part 2, step 6, using the graphical interface of Linux to copy files (right click copy, make a right click Paste) instead of the lines of command in the article.  With a little patience, you can restore the registry from a backup, and be back in operation

  "How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545 >

  HTH,
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• strange problem with two Cruzer 32 GB flash drives on XP Pro

  I have two Cruzer 32 GB discs that will not work on a particular PC running XP Pro SP3.

  The readers work in other PC running XP Pro and PC running Windows 7.

  Now, until someone says, "it's obviously a problem with the PC" I have to say that USB Flash drives other works very well in this PC manufacturers, as does my Seagate FreeAgent Go drive (so it is not a question of power).

  Flash only readers who present a problem are the readers of Sandisk.

  When I insert the Cruzer it flashes slowly then after maybe 20 seconds start blinking quickly and continues to do so as long as she remains inserted in the USB. There is no indication on the screen it was inserted - nothing ofering to the media browser, files, etc.

  The drive appears in my computer as drive F removavble, but no file or folder is visible.

  When I go to administrative tools > computer management > disk management, disk is NOT visible, it is not visible as a removable drive.

  In Device Manager it appears as SanDisk Cruzer USB one, using a device driver Microsoft date 01/07/2001.

  I tried to uninstall this device, removing the Cruzer then turn the PC, but when I plug it in there new detects new hardware - Sandisk Cruzer and drive hard, but then says that it can not work properly and invites me to restart the PC. Subsequently, he then returned to the symptoms described above.

  The TWO Sandisk Cruzer 32 GB disks with the same problem.

  Someone at - it any other ideas?

  Thanks pechter!

  Kies was the problem.

  I followed the instructions in this thread http://forums.sandisk.com/t5/All-SanDisk-USB-Flash-Drives/sandisk-cruzer-blade-problem-troubleshooti... and it cures the problem.

  I must point out that it has not affected any other brand of flash drive I've tried, the incompatibility seems to be only between Sandisk Cruzer and Kies, leads me to conclude that this is a problem of Sandisk.

• Windows Explorer crashes when you go to Flash Drive.

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  lately, whenever I try to use a flash drive or plug in an SD card, windows Explorer stops responding.  I can't view the contents of the card player, and I have to restart windows Explorer.  I use Vista, and my antivirus (Kaspersky) is up-to-date and scanned for viruses.  I am at a loss.  as strange as it may seem, I believe that the issue is in some way associated with the USB ports (because I can insert an SD card into the SD slot and it works very well), my printer works great.

  Hey e_dante1,

  (1) it might be possible that Kaspersky scans the disk for the virus. Disable the same and see how it goes.

  (2) test in safe mode with network behavior. This disables all your third-party services and drivers to load and use Basic Windows drivers required to run it.

  Reference:

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  (3) if access to a flash drive or check his mail behaves normally in safe mode with networking, the problem boils down to conflict with other third-party applications installed. In this case, perform the clean boot to discover the guilty app. See: How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

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  o ensure that you switch your computer to normal startup mode after completing the troubleshooting steps. Steps are available in the above article.

   

  o run the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; don't forget to activate the security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after you have identified the problem.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• I am running Windows 8 on my PC and my flash drive does not work! I need drivers?

  I just got a USB SanDisk's Cruzer Glide Flash drive that does not work with my PC under Windows 8. Will I need to go to the Web of SanDisk site to download the drivers for my PC will be compatible with the flash player? It is said that it is Compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, because it does not appear to be compatible with Windows 8 what should I do?

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• Windows 7 does not detect not USB flash drive

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• Impossible to reinstall Windows games with my CD Win XP Pro

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• I use Windows 7 with a Firefox browser. new flash player update Adobe... now, it blocks my computer!

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• should I have got windows xp with my operating system disk, I bought the xp system with code authenticticatioin

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  If you have purchased an OEM machine (such as HP, Dell, E-machines brand name, etc.), in the old days, the manufacturer will provide a DVD to reinstall Windows.  More recently, they save the expense of the DVD and provide a recovery Partition on the hard drive that can be activated by pressing a key or combination of keys to the start screen very first from the switching on of the machine.  In addition, they generally provide a way for you to burn your own DVDs (only once) for use as a backup hard drive to go belly.  In any case, if you have an OEM machine, you should go to the manufacturer's Web site and download the manual for your computer.  Everything should be revealed it has appliqu' to your machine.

  If you bought a PC to measure with a copy retail XP, then I would expect that you should have been provided with a DVD or instructions on how to make your own backup OS installation to reinstall Windows.

  HTH,
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• How to get a Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 pre-loaded drive?

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  Install DVD with integrated SP2 are available through Technet. If the download is not free. But maybe you know someone who has access Technet, which might give you a disc?

• Is it legal to re - install windows 7 with a different installation disk?

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  This has never been a problem before. I tried several cards without success. other media programs see the card, but not windows media player. Computer TRhe himself sees the card as well.

  Im running windows 7 and of course media player 12. Of Macedonia Ive system restore, shut down the media player and turn it back on nothing.

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• Games like solitaire, free cell, hearts, etc. accidentally has been removed from my computer. When I go into Control Panel, add or remove windows, windows components, I need the floppy disk that I don't have. Any ideas how I can get these games back?

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  Hi dollarsfor6,

   

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forums.

  In most cases if the games are deleted from the computer files will remain on the computer.

  I suggest that you are looking for game files in the system32 folder.

  Click on Start menu later click on run and type c:\\windows\system32 in the following search of the window for the file of games like free cell. If you get the files in the system32 folder then copy the file to c:\\program files\start menu\ later in the game folder.

  If fails it above step, try a system restore to the point when the game was available on the computer.

  See the link below to learn how to perform the system restore.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  If the fail of steps above, you will need the Windows XP CD to install games on the computer, check out the link for more information below.

  How do I add or remove games in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307768

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Anyone know where I can download and install a FREE of Windows 7 Ultimate version without disc or flash drive?

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